Basic Controls & Movement — TERA Guide

Master TERA's essential controls: WASD movement, mouse camera, skill hotkeys, and crucial dodging techniques.

TERA utilizes a WASD movement system combined with mouse-based camera control and targeting.

• W, A, S, D: Move forward, strafe left, backward, strafe right.
• Spacebar: Jump.
• Left Mouse Button: Basic attack or interact with objects.
• Right Mouse Button: Camera control (hold and drag).
• Mouse Wheel: Zoom in/out.
• Tab: Target nearest enemy.
• 1-9, Q, E, R, F, G, Z, X, C, V: Skill hotkeys.
• Shift + (Skill Key): Alternate skill hotkeys.
• Ctrl + (Key): UI shortcuts.

Mastering movement and dodging is crucial in TERA's action combat. Use your dodge roll (usually mapped to Shift + A/D/S) frequently to avoid incoming attacks. Practice moving while attacking to maintain optimal positioning during combat encounters.